HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Professional Services Agreement for 2023/24 Airport Improvement Program (Wildlife Fence Project) RESOLUTION NO. 23-578
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
2023/24 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM(WILDLIFE FENCE PROJECT)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the 2023/24 Airport Improvements Program approved in the City's Capital
Improvements Plan(CIP) includes work to design and install a barrier fence of sufficient height to
limit animal crossings at James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport; and,
WHEREAS, the fence type capable of stopping animal entry is not required to cover the
entire airport property,just those critical safety areas around the runways and taxiways. City staff
conducted a qualifications-based selection following federal requirements for a Master Agreement
for the development of plans and specifications for this and other upcoming airport projects; and,
WHEREAS, Bolton&Menk of Ames, Iowa,was determined to be the most qualified firm
and was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The cost of this contract is
$77,700, which will be funded with a 90% FAA/10% City split. FAA regulations require that
Bolton & Menk's proposed scope of work and fee schedule undergo a review for appropriateness
by an independent professional engineer, which has taken place.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the professional services agreement for the preliminary design and environmental review for
the FY 2023/24 Airport Improvement Program (Wildlife Fence Project) with Bolton & Menk of
Ames, Iowa, in the amount not to exceed$77,700 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of November, 2023.
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Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Betcher
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of November, 2023.